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Santa Ana winds have put areas of California under red flag warnings for the coming days, with elevated fire risk a concern.

Operational Update

Southern California Braces for Peak Fire Risk as Santa Ana Winds Arrive

Over the past week, Direct Relief sent 344 shipments of requested medical aid, containing 6.4 million defined daily doses of medication, to organizations across 39 U.S. states and ...

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Students are able to continue their studies while receiving hospital treatment as part of the "School of Superheroes" initiative from the Olena Zelenska Foundation. Direct Relief is committing $750,000 to the program.

Ukraine Relief

Direct Relief Commits to Supporting Mental Health Care for Children and Hospital-Based Schools in Ukraine

Direct Relief has announced $750,000 in funding to the Olena Zelenska Foundation to support children in Ukraine who are receiving long-term medical treatment and those affected by the war. ...

Emergency medical supplies depart Direct Relief's warehouse on Sept. 24, 2026, ahead of Hurricane Nolo. Direct Relief shipped an emergency stockpile of medicines and medical supplies to Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center, along with hygiene kits, backpacks, solar lights, and water purification supplies for partners on Maui and the Big Island.

Hurricanes

As Hurricane Nolo Approaches Hawaiʻi, Direct Relief Sends Additional Emergency Medical Aid

September 25, 2026

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Hawaii

Hawai'i Braces for Hurricane Nolo

September 24, 2026

Earthquakes in Venezuela Direct Relief. Medical teams in rubble.

Venezuela Earthquakes 2026

Venezuela Earthquakes: Three Months into the Response

September 24, 2026

A mother and her child are pictured smiling in a rural health clinic.

Maternal Health

Direct Relief Announces $40 Million Campaign in Support of 2.5 Million Safe Births Globally

September 23, 2026

Hurricane Polo as pictured from satellite imagery on Sept. 23, 2026, off Mexico's Pacific Coast.

Hurricanes

As Hurricane Polo Threatens Coastal Mexico, Direct Relief Mobilizes Medical Support

September 23, 2026

Trainers from the Ukranian Midwives' Union conduct a training in safe birth practices for first responders.

Ukraine

Ukrainian First Responders Learn Life-Saving Birth Skills in Lviv

September 22, 2026

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